December 27th was a fantastic day! It was the day I found out that Kyle and I were expecting our first baby! The night prior I took a test and saw the faintest line that was only detected if you squinted your eyes really small. Kyle said he barely saw it, although he did see what I saw. The next morning at 5:30 A.M. I decided to retest using my first morning urine... they say it's the most concentrated with HCG. Well, low and behold, three tests later I came running into our bedroom shouting, "We did it!" I used a digital test so the word 'pregnant' read across. Thrilling! For the next hour and a half Kyle and I just laid there talking about how happy we were! Kyle is such a realist and very practical- he is still very leery about getting too excited until we're in the safe zone (12 weeks or so.)
We decided to only tell my parents and Erin and Josh right away. (We knew we were going to see Kyle's parents the next day for our Christmas visit so we could tell them in person!) Of course my parents were thrilled! They called me a few times that morning and almost every day after to "see how I'm feeling." I called them at 8:30 that morning and the call to Erin and Josh quickly followed. They took us out to lunch that day and greeted us with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. As for our friends finding out... well, it's soooo hard to keep this a secret. It's too big and we're too happy! So many of our friends know. We have followed up our news saying how early it still is and to please keep us in your prayers. I ask anyone who is reading this to do the same.
For Kyle's parents, I typed out "We're Pregnant! Love, Kyle and Meg" using blue and pink font. I wrapped up the gifts and gave one to Beverly and when we got to Bruce's he opened one too. They were all so excited for us! Bruce couldn't stop talking about it!
Overall I feel good. My symptoms consist of a very dry mouth, no matter how much water I drink, very sleepy and have been taking naps and sleeping 10 hours throughout the night, sore chest, and mild dull cramping (which they say is normal.) My first Dr. appointment is Jan 13... eons away! I would love to hear the heartbeat! I sure hope I can! According to the internet, I am due Sept. 4th. I initially thought the 3rd, but when I reentered my information it came up as Sept. 4th. It would be wonderful to deliver the baby on Kyle's birthday, Sept. 6th. I will try and hold out!
I decided to create this blog as sort of on online journal that family and friends can view. My dear friend Mollie started thee most fantastic blog after her first baby was born and she has inspired me to do the same. I want to remember my pregnancy because I know it will go by in a flash! I want to remember it all!!
